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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 775.54 and 428.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 775.54 and 428.92 is: 591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 775.54 = 428.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/775.54 = 428.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 775.54 × 428.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 332,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,643.21/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.98

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